Chicken Egg & Select Seafood Price Data

The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically the Producer Price Index (PPI) Program Office, is seeking information on subscription services that provide aggregated, current month price data for chicken eggs and selected seafood items. This effort aims to support the calculation of price indexes by acquiring timely and accurate market data relevant to these food categories. The notice is a sources sought and request for information (RFI), rather than a solicitation or a contract award, indicating the government is exploring potential vendors and market capabilities before making any purchasing decisions. The RFI, identified under solicitation number OAA-26-00299, was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. It explicitly states that the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or pay for information submitted in response, and no reimbursements will be made for any costs incurred during this process. The point of contact for inquiries includes Rachael Vargas and DeCarlo Coleman at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. This request reflects the agency’s preliminary step to gather industry insight regarding existing data subscription services for agricultural and seafood price monitoring.